Quality Technician - Chemist

Colgate•Topeka, KS

About The Position

About Colgate-Palmolive & Hill's Pet Nutrition: Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of working in a global organization, continually learning and collaborating, having stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions! If this is how you see your career, Colgate & Hill’s Pet Nutrition is the place to be! Our dependable household brands, dedicated employees, and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. The pride in our brand fuels a workplace that encourages creative thinking, champion’s experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has given to our enduring success. If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile...every single day. The Experience: In today’s dynamic, it is an exciting time to be a part of the Research and Development at Colgate. What role will you play as a member of the Colgate’s R&D ´s team? The Quality Technician - Chemist performs routine physical and analytical testing of packaging, raw material, in-process, and finished product in accordance with official laboratory methods and standards to affirm the production of nutritionally superior pet food. Who are you… You are an architect : Understands and is accountable for full compliance with safety and other EOHS requirements. Performs or assists vendor in the installation and qualification phases of laboratory instruments. Analyzes ingredients and finished product for moisture, fat, protein, ash, and minerals paralleling compliance to official laboratory methods. Performs routine peroxide value, free fatty acid, and mycotoxin testing. Responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment and equipment calibrations. Understands precautions in handling reagents and disposal of chemical waste according to local and environmental regulations. You connect the dots : Conducts internal and external audits of Quality Systems. Participates and executes of corrective action planning and remediation. Prepares, prioritizes, and stores library samples. Adheres to quality programs such as HACCP, SOPs, and document control. Prepare samples for Third Party analysis Ability to perform NIR testing according to SOP’s and maintain calibrations as required Assists in SAP processes / transactions such as hold/release, product traceability and recall, and regulatory compliance. Identifies continuous improvement opportunities for Quality and Micro issues. You are an innovator: Conducts training for plant personnel regarding Quality and Laboratory procedures. Measures, records, and reports plant Key Performance Indicators. Stay in sync with Best Laboratory & Documentation Practices Able to conduct CAPA analysis on out of specification laboratory results Orders lab supplies and maintaining budget goals Maintains proficiency in SAP process flow and application. Able to quickly retrieve and understand data to support FDA, USDA, external and internal audit requests. Works any shift as needed, and troubleshoots quality issues over the phone during off hours. Understands bio terrorism initiatives and food safety and regulatory standards. Researches new methods and equipment through the participation in projects with other departments. Provides finished product data and analytical results of test products for the Pet Nutrition Center. Understands plant floor operations and equipment

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Food Science related field.
OR Bachelor's degree with demonstrated ability of 3 years of experience in analytical laboratory in food, consumer product or pharmaceutical industry.
Ability to work any work schedule, including weekends.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of demonstrated ability in an analytical laboratory.
Knowledge of quality systems.
Digital literacy including email, spread sheet, presentation and data base management.
Good technical, communications, and interpersonal skills.
Previous experience using SAP.
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Understands and is accountable for full compliance with safety and other EOHS requirements.
Performs or assists vendor in the installation and qualification phases of laboratory instruments.
Analyzes ingredients and finished product for moisture, fat, protein, ash, and minerals paralleling compliance to official laboratory methods.
Performs routine peroxide value, free fatty acid, and mycotoxin testing.
Responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment and equipment calibrations.
Understands precautions in handling reagents and disposal of chemical waste according to local and environmental regulations.
Conducts internal and external audits of Quality Systems.
Participates and executes of corrective action planning and remediation.
Prepares, prioritizes, and stores library samples.
Adheres to quality programs such as HACCP, SOPs, and document control.
Prepare samples for Third Party analysis
Ability to perform NIR testing according to SOP’s and maintain calibrations as required
Assists in SAP processes / transactions such as hold/release, product traceability and recall, and regulatory compliance.
Identifies continuous improvement opportunities for Quality and Micro issues.
Conducts training for plant personnel regarding Quality and Laboratory procedures.
Measures, records, and reports plant Key Performance Indicators.
Stay in sync with Best Laboratory & Documentation Practices
Able to conduct CAPA analysis on out of specification laboratory results
Orders lab supplies and maintaining budget goals
Maintains proficiency in SAP process flow and application.
Able to quickly retrieve and understand data to support FDA, USDA, external and internal audit requests.
Works any shift as needed, and troubleshoots quality issues over the phone during off hours.
Understands bio terrorism initiatives and food safety and regulatory standards.
Researches new methods and equipment through the participation in projects with other departments.
Provides finished product data and analytical results of test products for the Pet Nutrition Center.
Understands plant floor operations and equipment